About Us

 In 1936, Francis Grim, a Christian business man in South Africa, visited his elderly father daily in a local hospital. During these visits he noticed that patient’s physical needs were well taken care of, but their spiritual needs were largely ignored.

Francis was alarmed and concerned about the lack of spiritual care. He realized that many patients pass through the healthcare systems of our world who do not pass through our churches. 

Yet, when they are ill they often want to reach out to God: A God they don’t know. They need someone to tell them the Good News of Jesus’ forgiveness, care, healing, joy and salvation.

He began to train a small group of student nurses how to share their faith with their patients and fellow workers. This was the beginning of what has now become Healthcare Christian Fellowship International (HCFI), a world-wide movement among all branches of healthcare active in over 100 countries around the world. 

In the United States, Healthcare Christian Fellowship, USA (formerly Hospital Christian Fellowship) began in 1972 at a small hospital in San Clemente, California.

A nurse, Aubrey Beauchamp, started prayer meetings at her home. In time this small beginning became a national movement among Christian Caregivers. 

In 1986, when HCF International was 50 years old, we produced a 17 minute slide presentation called: "HCF in Action." The First 50 Years, outlining the history, goals and purpose of Hospital Christian Fellowship.

We are amazed that our goals have not changed over the years, even though our uniforms and technology have.

We hope you enjoy this video, morped from a slide presentation to a DVD and now streaming to you!